Experts from the Bhaba Atomic Research Centre today scanned a west Delhi industrial area where a mild radiation leak in a scrap shop left five persons injured. <br/><br/>They examined whether there was any other source of a similar emission in the vicinity. <br/><br/>The team, which first collected and isolated the mysterious shining object from the scrap shop in Mayapuri Industrial area in a sophisticated lid, had sent it for further investigations. <br/><br/>The incident came to light on Thursday when Deepak Jain, the scrap dealer who suffered serious burn injuries, was rushed to Apollo Hospital which informed the government that he had suffered radiation.<br/><br/>He fell unconscious and his hands had turned black after coming into contact with the object, part of medical waste which was bought from a city hospital. <br/>Four workers employed by him also suffered injuries in the incident. <br/><br/>According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Sharad Aggarwal, experts visited the Mayapuri scrap market this morning also and scanned the area to check whether there was any other source of radiation emission in the vicinity. <br/><br/>He said, the team had identified the source of radiation and after collecting the material isolated it. <br/><br/>After the news came to light last night, police cordoned off the area upto one km and did not allow people to enter the locality. <br/><br/>There are around 200 scrap shops in the market. <br/>
News On AIR | April 9, 2010 11:22 AM
BARC experts scan radiation leak site in west Delhi?